How to Manage Files and Folders Privacy in Windows 11
File Explorer in Windows 11 allows users to navigate through their computer’s files and folders. It provides a graphical interface for managing and organizing files, making it easy to find and access the documents, images, videos, and other files stored on your device.
With File Explorer, you can perform a wide range of tasks, such as creating new folders, renaming files, deleting...
How to Manage Search Privacy in Windows 11
Windows 11 saves your search data, usage patterns, app preferences, and many other metrics when you are signed in with your Microsoft account. It is intended for personalization and for providing a better experience.
You can toggle these search and other privacy settings if needed. Here is how.
Access Windows settings (Win key + I) and click on Privacy & security.
From the right pane,...
How to Optimize Video Playback in Windows 11
Video playback in Windows 11 can be optimized for battery life and network bandwidth. This is useful when you are on a metered network or running low on battery and need to save power.
Here is how to change these settings:
Access Windows Settings (Win key + I) and click on Apps.
This opens the Video playback settings. From here, to save the network bandwidth when...
Toggle Diagnostic Data Settings in Windows 11
When using Windows 11, Microsoft collects diagnostic data to enhance the performance, security, and overall user experience. This diagnostic data includes information about the hardware, software, and system interactions, allowing Microsoft to identify and address issues, improve features, and ensure the smooth functioning of Windows 11.
This diagnostic data is crucial for Microsoft to continuously...
Setup Phone Link for a New Phone on Windows 11
Phone Link for Windows is a useful tool to sync and use your phone with a Windows 11 PC without needing to switch back and forth between them.
Now, if you have already linked a phone with Phone Link and now have a new phone, you would need to add the new phone to it on your PC for it to work.
Here is how:
Search for and open the Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC.
Click on the gear...
How to Override Windows 11 Active Hours
Windows 11 update settings now include the option to override active hours. This is the Get me up to date feature.
So, if you would like to download and immediately install updates even when the active hours are on, you can do so.
Here is how:
Open Windows settings (Win key + I) and click on Windows Update.
From the updates pane, click on Advanced options.
By default,...